I have been patiently waiting for GenieGo OOH support on Android. I downloaded the latest app to my tablet (Samsung 10.1) and it works great. My phone (Droid RAZR) is another story.

After the app auto-updated I started it and it says I'm not connected to the Internet. I have Verizon 4GLTE with a full set of bars. Additionally all kinds of other app like the browser and e-mail work just fine. After messing with that for an hour I uninstalled the app and installed a new copy. It ask me to log-in to my DTV account. Now I get a message saying, "You are not connected. (POSIX/51)"

I assume that is still a no Internet connect message. A Google search was a dead end. A search in the DTV site gave, "No results were found for "POSIX51".

Does GenieGo not support streaming over 4GLTE?

An interesting side note. I set up the phone as a WiFi hot spot (tethering) and connected to it with the tablet and it worked perfectly just as I expected so I know the 4GLTE connection is capable of streaming the GenieGO signals.

Does anybody know if the Android version of GenieGo does or does not recognize 4GLTE as a legitimate Internet connection?

It's not just Verizon. I think the GenieGo App limits Out-of-Home streaming to WiFi connections to avoid shocking users at how much of their data downloads they've used. Stream video files can easily chew up a few GBytes of your data allowance.

Take a look at the link and you'll see the following: "stream your shows instantly anywhere you have a Wi-Fi connection". I don't think the GenieGO OOH is designed for 4G and if that's the case no need to be upset with anyone.

I disagree. With the last update from Google Play (November 5, 2013) I find the following:

DIRECTV GenieGODIRECTV, LLC - November 5, 2013

What's New- Now instantly stream recordings on your HD DVR anywhere you have an Internet connection without having to be on the home network. Just click “Watch Now” on any program in your Playlist to start watching instantly.

In addition, it works fine on my tablet when it is connected to any network,, even public networks, away from home. It is only when the phone is using 4GLTE for its Internet connection that it doesn't work.

I stopped at the Verizon store but they were so busy I left. I'll send an e-mail off to their support and see what they gave to say.

You're right, the website link you offered does specifically say "Stream recordings from your HD DVR outside your home, requires an active 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi Internet connection." for the Android App. The Directv site that I referenced indicates that only a Wi-Fi connection would work. I'll leave it to others to test out the 3G or 4G connection for streaming. I think if this is a fact then there will be a lot of folks overusing their restricted 3G and 4G systems.

I dont think is about limitation, but rather making sure that the app provides a nice experience while on cell and this requires the player to adapt to less then optimal connections. As you can see by the Android update this is already happening.

That is indeed good news, virgo76. It tells me there is hope and it's not necessary a deliberate restriction by DTV.

There is a chance that this is only a restriction on the Droid RAZR. After years of Motorola phones I will be looking at Samsung for my next upgrade. My Samsung tablet (Galaxy 10.1, wifi only) is really nice the way it takes advantage of Android features. Motorola just seems too restrictive.

After all of the discussions and opinions, late last evening I sent an e-mail to DTV support. Here is what I consider the final answer on this matter.

Note: I have edited out the stuff about making sure I have the latest version and that stuff as well as telling me to call their support number. (I hate calling support, but that's another story.)

"I have verified the most recent GenieGO Android update allows for streaming content outside your home on a mobile network. As such, you should be able to stream your content via your 4G LTE network. This update took place on 11/5/2013." --- DIRECTV Resolution Specialist

In my case, I believe I may have a device anomaly that is preventing the app from recognizing my 4GLTE connection.